Chapter 15 of Jack the Young Cowboy is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Jack the Young Cowboy is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh. "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked. Hugh looked up inquiringly. "Claib Wood." "What's he doing here?" asked Hugh.
Chapter 15 of Jack the Young Cowboy is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.”
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading “A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.”
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “"What's he doing here?" asked Hugh.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.”
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading “A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.”
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading “"Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.”
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading “"Claib Wood."”
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading “A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.”
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In this reading “A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.”
In this reading “A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.”
seek information from
In this reading “Hugh looked up inquiringly.”
In this reading “A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
later than; following
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
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From this reading "Claib Wood."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What's he doing here?" asked Hugh.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What's he doing here?" asked Hugh.
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From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.
in an inquiring manner
From this reading Hugh looked up inquiringly.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
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From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hugh looked up inquiringly.
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From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
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From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
the force of workers available
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.
express a supposition
From this reading "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hugh looked up inquiringly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's he doing here?" asked Hugh.
which person or people
From this reading "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "Claib Wood."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who do you suppose I saw to-day on the range?" he asked.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading A BAD MAN As Jack and Joe and three or four of the older men lounged around the fire a night or two after that, most of the younger boys having gone to their blankets, McIntyre turned to Hugh.
Chapter 15 of Jack the Young Cowboy by George Bird Grinnell holds 179 sentences, grouped into 36 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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